QUICKLY: Splitting games in a California road trip last weekend, the University of Colorado lacrosse team returns to Boulder for a four-game home stand. The Buffaloes open play with back-to-back Mountain Pacific Sports Federation games. CU (6-6 overall, 3-2 MPSF) hosts fellow newcomer USC on Friday, April 11. First draw is at 4 p.m. at Kittredge Field. The first 300 fans in attendance will receive a free T-shirt.

SCOUTING THE USC WOMEN OF TROY: In just its second season of lacrosse, USC is already proving to be a threat in the MPSF. The Women of Troy hold a 7-4, 5-0 MPSF record and are currently on a four-game winning streak, taking down San Diego State, Fresno State, St. Mary’s and California. While USC breezed through victories over the Bulldogs and Gaels, their three other conference wins were by five or fewer goals. USC has fallen just once on the road this season, losing 13-10 to then-No. 7 Boston College at the beginning of the season. USC has a deep bench, with 19 players scoring goals this season, including six with 12 or more. Caroline de Lyra leads the group with 31 points, off 18 goals, including three game-winners, and 13 assists. The sophomore standout tallied nine total points in USC’s 18-4 win over SMC and 20-15 victory against Cal. Freshman Alex Moore has netted 20 goals and caused six turnovers, while freshman Michaela Michael and sophomore Amanda Johansen have each recorded at least 13 goals, 30 draw controls and nine ground balls. The Women of Troy’s strong attack has them leading the conference with 152 draw controls (a mark that also ranks 14th in the nation), ranking in the nation’s top 27 in scoring offense, scoring margin and win percentage. They average 27.82 shots per game (over four more than the Buffs), taking an astounding 76 shots in their last two games combined. Lead goalie Liz Shaeffer has grabbed 49 saves and allowed 101 goals in over 608 minutes. Her 9.95 goals-against average ranks 49th in the nation. Shaeffer has also scooped up 31 ground balls, which rounds out the NCAA top 20.

PAC-12 NETWORKS: The Buffs get their second game under the bright lights of the Pac-12 Networks on Friday. Watch CU take on USC on the Pac-12 Mountain and Los Angeles Networks, with Jason Knapp doing play-by-play and Kara Lentz providing analysis. New to the Networks? Find out where to watch at http://pac-12.com/channel-finder.